First Book

[AlyssHeart]

So I just finished an advance of the first book. Has anyone else read it? Does anyone want to discuss it?

[saymama]

just finished it yesterday. i loved it. Which parts of it had more, but that's just because i was enjoying the characters so! Now I have to read the Hatter M comics.

[HatterMwasHere]

I've read the book, and the comics that are up so far. Plus I have the soundtrack.^^ I think it's a great book, and this is coming from someone who isn't usually an Alice in Wonderland fan. I'm excited for the other two books to get out.

~HMH

[McGeesJabberwock]

Plus I have the soundtrack.^^

I thought the soundtrack wasn't out yet.

[Sir_Vincent_of_Cheshire]

I have not finished it entirely...I'm trying to savor it! But, I will be happy to talk about what I have read! I absolutely love how I come across little things here or there, and I'll go, "So, that's why so-in-so in Alice in Wonderland is like that!"

[Hatter Madigan]

I have recently finished the first novel, and I eagerly await the next one to be released. As a childhood fan of Alice in Wonderland, and a fan of generally every adaption since, this version I have come to especially love. It's brilliant in the sense that every character is multi-faceted and dynamic. The story shows struggle and joy through mere words.

And not just that, but the small temptation to make a Hatter Madigan costume is floating in my head as a result.

[HatterMwasHere]

I thought the soundtrack wasn't out yet.

It isn't, but I was at a ComiCon in Arizona. Frank Beddor was there, so I was able to get a signed copy of the book for my friend, plus the soundtrack. I love it.^^

[EvilAlice]

I just got the book yesterday. I am enjoying it so far.

[MollyHomburg]

I thought the book was great. I practically devoured it! I've been an Alice in Wonderland freak for a while, so pretty much any interpretation of it is interesting. I'm glad to see this is building a fan base!

Am I the only person who wanted to tell Dodge to stop being whiney???;)

[McGeesJabberwock]

Am I the only person who wanted to tell Dodge to stop being whiney???;)

No you weren't. "Oh boo hoo the Cheshire Cat killed my daddy CRAWLING IN MY SKIN"

We didn't even get to 'see' any happy moments between him and his dad. They were hinted at, but weren't shown. And seriously, there's one scene where he cries a single tear as if it were Eragon (you won't believe how many people hate that book).

[MollyHomburg]

And seriously, there's one scene where he cries a single tear as if it were Eragon (you won't believe how many people hate that book).

I have really wanted to read that...should I? I'm a senior in college, so I don't have much free time to read. Is Eragon worth it?

[McGeesJabberwock]

I'm warning you, don't read Eragon. Go on www.anti-shurtugal.com to see why.

[Cheshire's_Folly]

I have yet to finish the novel, but I plan to tonight. I read the first 194 pages in 2 hours. The last hundred or so should be easy.

I'm amazed how much this book just took over my mind. I can't get it out of my head. The author has a wonderful imagination. I hope he does well for it.

[King_Of_Black_Imagination]

I just loved the book and I can't wait until the next one comes out and it will not be soon enough.

[Laura-4-Lyfe]

I just ordered my copy today and I can not wait.

[Dodge]

Hello, i'm new here. I've read the looking glass wars twice and loved it even more the second time :) I really can't wait until the second book is out, i didn't even know there was going to be until i found this site! By the way, does anyone know when the next book is going to be out? Hes still writting it isn't he?

Btw, i know my name is Dodge, who in the book is male, but im not, i'm female ^_^

[McGeesJabberwock]

Hello, i'm new here. I've read the looking glass wars twice and loved it even more the second time :) I really can't wait until the second book is out, i didn't even know there was going to be until i found this site! By the way, does anyone know when the next book is going to be out? Hes still writting it isn't he?

Btw, i know my name is Dodge, who in the book is male, but im not, i'm female ^_^

The first draft is complete. It's now with the editors, and he'll be touching up the draft while he works on the third book.

[Dodge]

:) Thanks. Can't wait!

[Cheshire_Cat]

He seems to be a person who can not think for himself. You would think they would have better moments.

i read the book like 5 times. i had to buy the first book hardcover as i was reading the signed paperback books too much. The author is a really great guy. I dressed as Alyss. My pic is under Convention pics on the website. Chicago 2006. Can you find me?

Oh, allow me to add a disclaimer- I am the cheshire cat, but i only speak the truth. I rarely ever 'extend my claws'

[Kiweee]

:cool: The auther is coming to our school today! In a couple hours...

[AutumnRose]

I loved the book so much I am dying for the next one. I was hesitant about buying it but I am sure glad that I did. I love everything about Alice, so I was afraid that I would be disappointed.

As I was reading the whole time I kept thinking of what a great movie this would make!

[McGeesJabberwock]

As I was reading the whole time I kept thinking of what a great movie this would make!

I agree, but not in a good way. A criticism I have with the book is that it feels all too cinematic, and since Beddor rarely describes smells, taste or how something feels, it feels like the reader is 'watching' the world rather than exploring it. What do tarty tarts taste like and how do they differ from regular tarts? In the original Alice, Carroll described what the Drink Me potion tasted like, didn't he?

There are good books and there are bad books, there are good movies and there are bad movies, but books are not movies and movies are not books. That's why movie adaptations have to leave stuff out. One advantage books have over movies is that they can help put you in the characters' minds, so you become the characters. With Beddor, I just felt I was watching his characters on the big screen rather than entering their minds, really. Just my opinion.

Does anyone mind if I post criticism? I mean, IMHO, you people seem more polite and friendly than, say, the guys on the Paolini boards who say 'ZOMG ur rong eragon rulz' if you post one teeny derogatory thing about Eragon or Eldest.

[TheCat]

Okay, I read a lot of books mostly fantasy. My teachers think there is somethign wrong with me if i dont walk to class with a book...but anyway its been a long time since i last read a truely good book (there has been a serious slump in good fiction these days), But i could NOT put this book down, i am sleep deprived and was late for school. I LOVE THIS BOOK!

[Cheshire_Cat]

I know. I am always reading! That is how and why my friends called my Hatori.. from Fruits Basket, a manga.

KUDOS to those fellow readers

[TenchinoYami]

I haven't finished the book. Granted I only have a few more pages to go till I do though. So here it goes. I like it. It's a welcome addition to the Alice/Alyss storyline. There have been quite a few Alice transistions and very few have been any good. In fact I can only think of 2. The movie "Mirrormask" and the manga "Alice 19th." Congrats.

[princessheart]

does neone know if there is gonna be any sequals or triologies to the first book. i read it one day and im hoping theres more :)

[princessheart]

Okay, I read a lot of books mostly fantasy. My teachers think there is somethign wrong with me if i dont walk to class with a book...but anyway its been a long time since i last read a truely good book (there has been a serious slump in good fiction these days), But i could NOT put this book down, i am sleep deprived and was late for school. I LOVE THIS BOOK!


i read usually only fantasy and i totallly agree with the sleep deprived and late for skewl too. i cant wait for the nxt one to come out:)

[Pudding Pie]

I discovered this book about a year ago (or possibly back in about January-ish, it seems like a while ago anyhow and I've read too many books before and since to be 100% sure) and I've read it twice so far. I must admit that I did enjoy it rather a lot, but it looks a lot better than it reads if you know what I mean... Well, like McGeesJabberwok said, it reads more like a movie than a book (though I must say that I did enjoy Eragon and Eldest, though they weren't especially well written); it's too heavily plot driven and many of the characters remain underdeveloped (though this may be due to the fact that it's a trilogy and, therefore, unfinished). As far as the quality of writting goes, it's not exceptional, but it's better than many things I could care to name. It's certainly written better than Harry Potter (which is very basic, though is more descriptive than "Looking Glass Wars"), though I don't see it attaining the same level of cult status because it lacks much of the charm of Rowling's creation. I think my inner English teacher (who is a slightly scary middle-aged woman with an iron-grey bun and penchant for tweed skirt-suits and pearls) would haved graded it thusly: "A good effort, but could do better."

Having spouted off all that slightly pretentious nonsensicalness, I must say that despite the heavy critism, I did enjoy the novel and would like to see how the story continues to unfold in future novels. If it ever does get turned into a movie, I would probably go and see it. I would love to work on the costumes for it, were such a thing possible *sigh*... a girl can dream, can't she?

[TenchinoYami]

foolhonkery. Wow, never using that word again. Anyways, NO! LGW is way better than Potter in every way shape and form. Or perhaps thats my obsession with all things Alice since my youth. Which would be to say since the previous parts of my youth since I'm still in it. Which is to say I'm young. Which isn't to say I'm old, not even middle aged. In fact, not even out of my teens. Oh bother, now I've gone and confused myself. What did I mean to say? Oh yes

The Heart Crystal. If inventions that go through the heart crystal become ideas for simplier versions in other worlds. Then by Redd passing throughl, is it possible for her not to come through as an idea but as a new life. A newborn with all the knowledge, power, and memory of the original. And if so, then has Redd discovered the secret to immortality. Or will she just end up as inspiration?

[McGeesJabberwock]

foolhonkery. Wow, never using that word again.

But foolhonkery is a brilliant word! MUAHAHAHAHA!


Anyways, NO! LGW is way better than Potter in every way shape and form.

Hope you don't mind if I disagree with you. Contrary to what the prevous poster said, HP is better-written than LGW. LGW's style felt quite basic and choppy. I mean, for example, all this onomatopeia durng fight scenes and stuff:


'Here's to my legacy,' Redd said, lifting her sceptre. But the moment its cold blade touched the tender back of Alyss's neck -

Zzzomph!

- the scene vanished...

Zzzomph? What is that? (And shouldn't it be Alyss', rather than Alyss's?)

Here's another example where LGW's writing faulters:


He reached for his top hat but it was gone, which was bad news. Really bad news.

The above quote sounds way too colloquial and clear for something meant to be serious and mature, and since this book is set in the past, jarrng sentences like this lift us out of the milieu.

Anyway, on the subject of how LGW compares to HP, Lord Voldemort is a lot more intimidating and frighteneing than Redd. Redd may have black teeth, but Voldemort has a snake-like face, pale skin and his goal is more original; Redd wants to rule Wonderland while Voldemort wants to conquer death.


The Heart Crystal. If inventions that go through the heart crystal become ideas for simplier versions in other worlds. Then by Redd passing throughl, is it possible for her not to come through as an idea but as a new life. A newborn with all the knowledge, power, and memory of the original. And if so, then has Redd discovered the secret to immortality. Or will she just end up as inspiration?

The book has the answer:


'Redd as we knew her may no longer exist. But just as when an invention passes through the crystal to inspire imaginations, so her spirit will certainly pass down and remain for all time an animating force. Jumping into the crystal has made her immortal. As to what forms she may take in the future, I can't presume to say. But I do fear for the universe.

[TenchinoYami]

wow...
but thats where my question comes from.
If it remains forever an animating force, will that force be an idea of destruction, or a rebirth of hatred itself. I mean an acting force can both be a simple thought bubble or a life with a grander purpose.
And just because Voldermort has hygene problems, skin cancer, birth defects, and wants what everyone whose ever lived wants, doesn't make him a better baddy than Her Imperial Viciosness. Besides if they got in a fight. He'd be dead before he got a chance to grab his wand.
Oh I forgot! The choppy style of writing, I think, is a reflection of the turbulence of wonderland. A style to match an existence and so on and so forth. And zzomph! rocks

[princessheart]

i agree redd would totally win in a fight against them i also agree with the choppy writing i think it fits the book

[TenchinoYami]

ooh yay,
thank u princess

[Queen Genevieve]

I would agree, but that also seems to be pretty common in some of the Young Adult genre and also Sci-fi/Fantasy that are churned out quickly. I only just started the book so my impression is very first and fresh, but I felt the writing is a little too pretensious (as well as choppy - which speeds the read up considerably). I suppose it is likely that the lack of details and choppy go together to move the story along without really immersing the reader.
I am, of course, still reading the book, so it's not that much of a hurdle. I just had hoped that a book based on such a classic juggernaut would live up to some of the original's deep rich tapestry of story.



I agree, but not in a good way. A criticism I have with the book is that it feels all too cinematic, and since Beddor rarely describes smells, taste or how something feels, it feels like the reader is 'watching' the world rather than exploring it. What do tarty tarts taste like and how do they differ from regular tarts? In the original Alice, Carroll described what the Drink Me potion tasted like, didn't he?

There are good books and there are bad books, there are good movies and there are bad movies, but books are not movies and movies are not books. That's why movie adaptations have to leave stuff out. One advantage books have over movies is that they can help put you in the characters' minds, so you become the characters. With Beddor, I just felt I was watching his characters on the big screen rather than entering their minds, really. Just my opinion.

Does anyone mind if I post criticism? I mean, IMHO, you people seem more polite and friendly than, say, the guys on the Paolini boards who say 'ZOMG ur rong eragon rulz' if you post one teeny derogatory thing about Eragon or Eldest.

[Queen Genevieve]

I completely agree that this is not on calibre with HP or His Dark Materials by Philip Pullman, however, those were not written to a young audience (no matter where the industry shelves them), they were written with an adult audience in mind and it shows. The writing in Rowling's and Pullman's books show depth of detail in response to their chosen audiences.
However, that said James Patterson is a very popular adult writer who can't write a chapter with a length longer than 4 pages. As an aside, James Patterson is a bit of a joke among the book industry people because of his pitiful writing style.
The YA genre has to hold the interest of both ends of the age group - 10 year olds up through parents. I think it's sad that publishers underestimate their audience's savvy, these kids are reading Tolkien and it doesn't get more sophisticated than that. I wouldn't expect it to change though, LGW's is a streamlined, if slightly bumpy ride, it's good to have expectations, but sometimes you take what you can get.

[princessheart]

[QUOTE=TenchinoYami]ooh yay,
thank u princess[/QUOT

you are quite welcome but im just giving out my opinion:)

[TenchinoYami]

I think the lack of indepth detail on everything is because it's Wonderland. Wonderland isn't meant to be defined by others, it's meant to be created through ones own imagination. That's why imagination is the main source of power there.

[McGeesJabberwock]

I think the lack of indepth detail on everything is because it's Wonderland. Wonderland isn't meant to be defined by others, it's meant to be created through ones own imagination. That's why imagination is the main source of power there.

You're talking of Carroll's Wonderland. Beddor's Wonderland is a concrete, physical world.

[Cheshire_Cat]

what do you all hope will be in hte second book, Seeing Redd? I hope Alyss marries Dodge. I'm workin on sewing my costume for Alyss. After all. cosplay in an ART!
The books soundtrack is amazzing!!!! Buy it! Ironically, I have on my LGW tee shirt I bought at Wizard World Chicago!

Heres a new cool word- trogdor... cheheehee
*meow*

[TenchinoYami]

I hope Redd kills Dodge. And I hope Alyss watches her do it. Long live Her Imperial Viciousness. -hearts-

(Trogdor the Burninator!!!)

[princessheart]

i agree with cheshire cat. dodge better not die. that would be so dumb:mad:

[McGeesJabberwock]

Everyone knows Bibwit's the one who's going to die. Why? In fantasy stories, the tutor always dies.

I'm pretty sure that in the next book, Alyss somehow loses her imagination powers and has to face Redd as a normal human. Vulnerable heroes are more interesting than ultra-powerful ones.

I also hope they can somehow do a cross between LGW Wonderland and American McGee Wonderland. Why? Three words: Hatter vs Hatter.

[TenchinoYami]

oh yea Hatter vs. Hatter. But I think it'll b Molly vs. Hatter. I think she's a spy. Was her name Molly? Probably not. The halfling I mean.

[princessheart]

now that would be interesting molly v. hatter.. and yes her name is molly lol.

:)

[TenchinoYami]

oh reallly? kudos to my recollection which normally isn't as good as that. -high five- My money's on Molly. Simply because I wanna see what she's got on her best.

[Cheshire_Cat]

Molly then better prove herself worthy. Just like Jack of Diamonds proved to be a traitor and play both sides.
How can the tutor always die? it normally is a significant character (even look at who died in Harry Potter), like Hatter or Dodge ...who better not die.. he better marry Alyss...

i give kudos to you all here... I am in a generous mood....

[TenchinoYami]

KUDOS TO EVERYONE!!!
i want the chocolate chip or M&M ones
anywayz, I think Dodge is gonna end up being swallowed by Black Imagination. Though I'm sure goody two-shoes Alyss will bring him back to the good guys. Sheesh. I'm sure Redd will get her use out of him before it happens though.
LADIES AND GENTLEMAN! BREAK INTO YOUR FACTIONS! MOLLY ON THE LEFT, HATTER ON THE RIGHT!

-goes to the left side-

[princessheart]

lol yea i guess that would make sense and add something interesting to the book



-to the left-

[Duplicate"Alice"]

I just finished The Looking Glass Wars and I loved it! Did anyone catch on to the fact (I am almost positive that it is a fact and will be revealed in Seeing Redd) that Hombourg Molly is Hatter Madigan's daughter? Hatter M. was pining over that dead woman's picture when he got back to Wonderland after 13 years and Molly is 13 years old. Could the mysterious woman have been pregnant and not informed Hatter? And they have the same initials! This is just my theory, but I have a strong suspicion it is right. Anyone else have any ideas?

[princessheart]

wow i didnt catch onto that. lol. i feel dumb. good catch

[Cheshire_Cat]

I bow to your ability to see 'beyond' the looking glass. You are worthy of my praise, and comming from Cheshire Cat, it is a compliment. A big one. I give praise where praise is due.
I think you are on to something. Something big... maybe... or maybe not.. we will see in the next book... i hope.
Kudos along with my adoration.

[princessheart]

well i went back and re-read the book and i really think ur on to something. i feel very not smart for not catching that the first time i read the story :mad: but as the cheshire cat said we shall find out in the next book.

urs truly
princessheart:)

[TenchinoYami]

yet another twist in our shattered Crystal Continum
new mirrors are arising from the void
what mysterious mysteries will these new looking glass unveil?
who knew so much could come forth?
y am i asking these stupid questions?

As it stands now
if their is a fight
It's 2 for Molly
0 for Madigan

support your team peoples

[McGeesJabberwock]

yet another twist in our shattered Crystal Continum
new mirrors are arising from the void
what mysterious mysteries will these new looking glass unveil?
who knew so much could come forth?
y am i asking these stupid questions?

As it stands now
if their is a fight
It's 2 for Molly
0 for Madigan

support your team peoples

I'm sorry, but when you said 'Mysterious Mysteries', I couldn't help but think of Invader Zim.

Oh, and Madigan hasn't got any votes! Well, I'm voting for the MCGEE MAD HATTER!!!

*McGee Mad Hatter shows up and kills Madigan and Molly by shooting them with his finger*

[TenchinoYami]

lolz
yes the invader named zim rises in all things unrelated
lolz

and thats cheating
thts just no fair at all
u kant pik McGee Hatter
he's already dead
that wind up doll of a killer

[Cheshire_Cat]

I vote for Hatter!
all those for Hatter, step right
For Molly, go left

*steps right faster then you can say Wonderland*

[McGeesJabberwock]

and thats cheating
thts just no fair at all
u kant pik McGee Hatter
he's already dead
that wind up doll of a killer

Can I pick the Batman Mad Hatter? I like him better than Madigan (seriously, watch the 'Mad as a Hatter' episode of the 90's Batman animated series to see why; it's a real tear-jerker.)

[Clik]

I actually had the oddest idea... At the end of the book, where they show the "Mirror" of events between the real world and Wonderland, and they mention Redd being reborn again and again, having acchieved a sort of immortality... Anyone else think they're implying Redd becomes Hitler or something of the sort?

[McGeesJabberwock]

I actually had the oddest idea... At the end of the book, where they show the "Mirror" of events between the real world and Wonderland, and they mention Redd being reborn again and again, having acchieved a sort of immortality... Anyone else think they're implying Redd becomes Hitler or something of the sort?

I remember Beddor saying something in an interview about Redd's nfluence inspiring the 60's and 70's crazes...but I may be wrong. Your idea holds water, because in the original Alice in Wonderland, the characters were caricatures of political figures. Or maybe she becomes George Bush or Bin Laden or Saddam Hussein to be more current...

[DodgeAnders]

I happened upon hearing this book, and I was SOO glad I bought it!

When I opened the hardcover version for the first time, and saw the droid card illustration, I knew I was going to be amazed. And I wasn't disappointed!

I couldn't put the book down, and already finished I'm already hungering for more! I especially like how the 'true' characters have been portrayed and the unique twist of the entire storyline.

My only curiousity is to wonder with the first book covering practically all the information we know, how will the other two books faire in the series?

Still, I love how Redd was portrayed, the Cheshire Cat, Dodge Anders (of course), as well as Alice. When I originally heard the overview, the idea of Alice being a princess of wonderland didn't really strike my fancy, but after finishing the entire story, it has made a believer out of me!

[princessheart]

well im glad u enjoyed the book . i also think the characters were portrayed really well. i cannot for the 2nd book to come out.



urs truly
princessheart

[princessofrealms]

i also enjoyed the book. and agree that dodge and alyss better marry or i will....idk...but it will be bad. and i thought that the molly girl was madigan's daughter because the halfer thing and it just seemed to fit. idk. so i agree with that so i dont think that she is actually a traitor, but if *IF YOU HAVEN'T READ ELDEST IN INHERITANCE SERIES STOP READING* if you think about the betrayel between brothers there, it shows that you can expect traitor among those you hold dear. i think too that redd was reborn as the evil people we know from history. i dont know, i read through the posts and felt i had to give my opinions

princessofrealms at your service.

[dark_faerie_knight]

oh good yippity joy for opinions!!!!!!!! :D :D :D

im not much of a constructive critic but i make a ver y good bad one. i have nothing hateful towards LGW or i wouldnt be here. altho i do think that other books were better constructed than this book such as harry potter and the series of unfortunate events series. they just had more emotions and feelings and more things that would make it a great movie [tho unfortunatly the seies of unfortunate events movie kinda sucked:mad: ]. eragon just seriously boredd me alot. i might see it anyway just to see what i missed in the book and how the movie accompanied for my loss of interest of eragon.

w/e, i liked LGW enuff to read it over n over again. i think it would make a good movie if it had more excitement and bonechilling events.other than that, ive got nothing more to say...

...........................................
Still she haunts me, phantomwise
Alice moving under skies
Never seen by waking eyes.
~thru the looking glass~

[Alyss of Hearts]

So I just finished an advance of the first book. Has anyone else read it? Does anyone want to discuss it?




What do you mean by an advance of the first book

[Alyss of Hearts]

:cool: The auther is coming to our school today! In a couple hours...



You are not fair nothing fun ever happens at south harrison

[Alyss of Hearts]

Molly then better prove herself worthy. Just like Jack of Diamonds proved to be a traitor and play both sides.
How can the tutor always die? it normally is a significant character (even look at who died in Harry Potter), like Hatter or Dodge ...who better not die.. he better marry Alyss...

i give kudos to you all here... I am in a generous mood....


Dodge has to marry alyss
1. He danced with her at her wedding ball
2. He went after her
3.He had a thing that he acted shy towards her
and
4. He helped her realize in her fight against redd what she was seeing wasn't real

We already know they loved each other when they were young and Alyss still cares about him more tyhan anyone

[Alyss of Hearts]

yet another twist in our shattered Crystal Continum
new mirrors are arising from the void
what mysterious mysteries will these new looking glass unveil?
who knew so much could come forth?
y am i asking these stupid questions?

As it stands now
if their is a fight
It's 2 for Molly
0 for Madigan

support your team peoples


Hatter madigan has my vote

[McGeesJabberwock]

Dodge has to marry alyss
1. He danced with her at her wedding ball
2. He went after her
3.He had a thing that he acted shy towards her
and
4. He helped her realize in her fight against redd what she was seeing wasn't real

We already know they loved each other when they were young and Alyss still cares about him more tyhan anyone

Just because he's done all that doesn't mean he has to marry her. All that stuff could make it even more dramatic if he dies, or betrays Alyss or something like that.

And don't write in dark red, it's hard to read.

[McGeesJabberwock]

*IF YOU HAVEN'T READ ELDEST IN INHERITANCE SERIES STOP READING*

Pfft. You could figure out that plot twist simply by watching Star Wars. But I digress.

[dark_faerie_knight]

Just because he's done all that doesn't mean he has to marry her. All that stuff could make it even more dramatic if he dies, or betrays Alyss or something like that.

And don't write in dark red, it's hard to read.

that would be much more interesting. but allot of pple do WANT alyss and dogde to get married. i dont think that dodge'll get over his hatred and lonlinesss that easily to admit tht he loves alyss. just because he helped her put and danced with her does not start a serious relationship between the two of them. remember, they have been separated for 13 yrs and thts allot of time to spend not woth someone. while alyss has been in london, shes been trying to froget about him. dodge didnt seem so jubilant when he found that she was still alive.
w/e happens, thats not for us to decide. w/e beddor wants to happen tween the to of them, that we will have to wait for.

CANT. WAIT. MUCH. LOOOOOOONGERRRRRR!!!!!:D

[Sex.C.Bear]

ARRRGGGGGG!!!!!!!!!!! i need to know what happens NOW!!!!!! Im going to steal the Draft!!!!!!!!!!


Whos with me?????

but yes i can see dodge turning to dark imagaination! sad i know but i would love to see him end up with alyss but maybe he could turn bad then , realise what has happened, the path he has gone down, returning to alyss to live happily ever after? no? ok ill shut up!
:cool: (i confused my self half way through writing this thats why it sound stupid!) :cool:

[dark_faerie_knight]

ARRRGGGGGG!!!!!!!!!!! i need to know what happens NOW!!!!!! Im going to steal the Draft!!!!!!!!!!

Whos with me?????

:cool: (i confused my self half way through writing this thats why it sound stupid!) :cool:

im with u!!! btw, theres no need to be confused, calm down and take it easy.:o

[Sex.C.Bear]

:confused:

[dark_faerie_knight]

what was tht for? lol...

[Alyss of Hearts]

Just because he's done all that doesn't mean he has to marry her. All that stuff could make it even more dramatic if he dies, or betrays Alyss or something like that.

And don't write in dark red, it's hard to read.



it would be the crappiest book ever if they kill dodge sure it would be dramatic
but it would be like if the killed harry RUINED!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !

[Alyss of Hearts]

that would be much more interesting. but allot of pple do WANT alyss and dogde to get married. i dont think that dodge'll get over his hatred and lonlinesss that easily to admit tht he loves alyss. just because he helped her put and danced with her does not start a serious relationship between the two of them. remember, they have been separated for 13 yrs and thts allot of time to spend not woth someone. while alyss has been in london, shes been trying to froget about him. dodge didnt seem so jubilant when he found that she was still alive.
w/e happens, thats not for us to decide. w/e beddor wants to happen tween the to of them, that we will have to wait for.

CANT. WAIT. MUCH. LOOOOOOONGERRRRRR!!!!!:D


Amen dark farie Knight

[dark_faerie_knight]

Amen dark farie Knight

*bows down to alyss in knightly manner and graciously accepts thanks*

[princessheart]

ARRRGGGGGG!!!!!!!!!!! i need to know what happens NOW!!!!!! Im going to steal the Draft!!!!!!!!!!


Whos with me?????

but yes i can see dodge turning to dark imagaination! sad i know but i would love to see him end up with alyss but maybe he could turn bad then , realise what has happened, the path he has gone down, returning to alyss to live happily ever after? no? ok ill shut up!
:cool: (i confused my self half way through writing this thats why it sound stupid!) :cool:



im with u!!!!!!!!! i cannot wait for the second book to come out....wow its been forever since ive checked these forums......no need to be confused it made sense to me....no need to shut up either lol.....:)

[dark_faerie_knight]

im with u!!!!!!!!! i cannot wait for the second book to come out....wow its been forever since ive checked these forums......no need to be confused it made sense to me....no need to shut up either lol.....:)

whos gonna wannna shutup about it? :D I DONT WANNA SHUTUP ABOUT IT!!! LALALALALALA!!!
*sry, its the dark chocolate rage...:p *

[princessheart]

lol someones a little happy about it lol:)

[madmaddie123456]

well... I really haven't finished the book yet, but I'm in the middle of it! I love it! I'm on the part where she is about to go into the maze! What is your favorite part?

Maddie:)

[The Dark Hatter]

I'm warning you, don't read Eragon. Go on www.anti-shurtugal.com (http://www.anti-shurtugal.com) to see why.

What the heck Eragon was an awesome book! true there were some flaws but, overall, i enjoyed justasmuch, or more, than LGW. :mad:

[Alyria_Bella]

i havent read eragon but ive seen the movie and all my friends have read and say that any one whos read eragon knows how bad the movies is but i liked it

[Miss KK]

I haven't read it yet either. I am in the middle of James Owen's "Here, There be Dragons" and it's pretty cool.

[Alyria_Bella]

im in the middle of two books harry potter and from baghdad with love

[Alyssian_Soldier13]

No you weren't. "Oh boo hoo the Cheshire Cat killed my daddy CRAWLING IN MY SKIN"

We didn't even get to 'see' any happy moments between him and his dad. They were hinted at, but weren't shown. And seriously, there's one scene where he cries a single tear as if it were Eragon (you won't believe how many people hate that book).haha my little sister is madly in love with that book, and the movie was lame... but that guy was hella hot though... lolz

Anyways, it's kinda sad though, dodge's dad got killed, but i think he went wayyy to far with it, i mean it's kinda psycho-angry-like wouldn't you think, i don't know... i think it was just over kill with the anger. but he should be sad.

[Molly_Madigan]

And just because Voldermort has hygene problems, skin cancer, birth defects, and wants what everyone whose ever lived wants, doesn't make him a better baddy than Her Imperial Viciosness. Besides if they got in a fight. He'd be dead before he got a chance to grab his wand.
Oh I forgot! The choppy style of writing, I think, is a reflection of the turbulence of wonderland. A style to match an existence and so on and so forth. And zzomph! rocks

I hope Redd kills Dodge. And I hope Alyss watches her do it. Long live Her Imperial Viciousness. -hearts-

I seriously love you right now!


Anyway, I loved the series so far and the comics.. I still want them to expand on Doppleganger and Bibwit..

And I want the soundtrack... >.<

And yes, RANDOM POST! WOOT!

[Lord of Spades]

..no idea wut this thread is talking about so ill just say something random

Down with Redd! Down with Alyss! Now begins the Age of the Spade!!!!!

[Molly_Madigan]

Earlier I saw mentions of the book reading like a script.. well, didn't he produce films? That may be an influencing factor on the way the author writes.

[The Dark Hatter]

..no idea wut this thread is talking about so ill just say something random

Down with Redd! Down with Alyss! Now begins the Age of the Spade!!!!!
Ha ha nice. :D

[Molly_Madigan]

Saw mentions of Eragon too.. I like the books, but if you want a better Drangon rider type thing, check out The Dragon Riders of Pern Series.. Anne McCaffery is a much better author in my opinion.

[Kuka]

I read the first book in two & a half days! The last day I ran out and bought "Seeing Redd" because i just needed it.

It was crazy for me because im not that much of a reader and i thought it would take me atleast a month to finnish it if i pushed myself. But it was nothing like that, I wanted to be left alone to read it!

So far I read like, a third of "Seeing Redd" and im craving to sit down and read it soooo bad but-... Im a Senior in High School and this week is the last week of the semester. ^_^" So im packed with book work.

[Molly_Madigan]

I read the first book in two & a half days! The last day I ran out and bought "Seeing Redd" because i just needed it.

It was crazy for me because im not that much of a reader and i thought it would take me atleast a month to finnish it if i pushed myself. But it was nothing like that, I wanted to be left alone to read it!

So far I read like, a third of "Seeing Redd" and im craving to sit down and read it soooo bad but-... Im a Senior in High School and this week is the last week of the semester. ^_^" So im packed with book work.

Congrats on being a seinor. Just wait for college.. the first year is hell, but it gets better. ^_^

And I was the same way with the first book, but I was teased with a bit of it first and then only after my girlfriend was done did I get to read it.

(Oh, and beware the life studies course in College.. I still haven't taken it due to mind numbing reasons.)

[Kuka]

Congrats on being a seinor. Just wait for college.. the first year is hell, but it gets better. ^_^

And I was the same way with the first book, but I was teased with a bit of it first and then only after my girlfriend was done did I get to read it.

(Oh, and beware the life studies course in College.. I still haven't taken it due to mind numbing reasons.)

I want to major in psychology. Would i need to take life studies?... Whats it about?

[Molly_Madigan]

I want to major in psychology. Would i need to take life studies?... Whats it about?

Oh, Life Studies... It's supposed to teach you how to Take notes, Take Tests, and use the Computer.. (its supposed to be required, but I haven't taken it yet because its mind numbing stuff...)

And Psych. huh? I'm going to be a Psychological Folklorist. lol
^_^

[grdonathan]

Saw mentions of Eragon too.. I like the books, but if you want a better Drangon rider type thing, check out The Dragon Riders of Pern Series.. Anne McCaffery is a much better author in my opinion.

*swoons*

Those are some of my favorite books ever. I have all of them. AND I can say that I totally agree with you because I've read Eragon as well. Anne McCaffery is FAR better than Eragon. Not saying that Eragon sucked, it wasn't TERRIBLE...just the Pern series is far superior. LOL

[grdonathan]

I read the first book in two & a half days! The last day I ran out and bought "Seeing Redd" because i just needed it.

I read both books, one NIGHT each. Difference is I'm a speed reader though. LOL Bugs the hell out of my husband. He thinks I don't retain the information and I should slow down and 'savor' the books. I told him that I do savor them and to open to any page in the story and ask me a question. I can always answer him...I think that drives him even nuttier. LOL Especially that I can do that even with books from like...Melanie Rawn that are epic.

[Molly_Madigan]

*swoons*

Those are some of my favorite books ever. I have all of them. AND I can say that I totally agree with you because I've read Eragon as well. Anne McCaffery is FAR better than Eragon. Not saying that Eragon sucked, it wasn't TERRIBLE...just the Pern series is far superior. LOL

I love you! The Pern Series is just amazing. And the writing style of McCaffery is great. If you've read the Acorna series too than I will glomp you beyond reason. Lol

[Her Imperial Viciousness]

I think I took a couple of days, but mostly because I was reading on the public transit back and forth to work, and it was short periods of time. My fiance' and I sat through the audio book during our drive time to Los Angeles over Thanksgiving weekend, and we were able to complete it, including the 'bonus interview' with Redd, which had me in stitches :D

[Molly_Madigan]

I think I took a couple of days, but mostly because I was reading on the public transit back and forth to work, and it was short periods of time. My fiance' and I sat through the audio book during our drive time to Los Angeles over Thanksgiving weekend, and we were able to complete it, including the 'bonus interview' with Redd, which had me in stitches :D

O.o!!!

I want to listen to the Audio book now! Especially if it has an interview with Redd! I shall have to tell my Lovely girlfriend.. ^_^

[Her Imperial Viciousness]

O.o!!!

I want to listen to the Audio book now! Especially if it has an interview with Redd! I shall have to tell my Lovely girlfriend.. ^_^

It's more of a transcript read by the same person reading the rest of the book, but the point gets across. :D

[Molly_Madigan]

It's more of a transcript read by the same person reading the rest of the book, but the point gets across. :D

Still, it sounds pretty awesome. I wouldn't mind hearing it.

[are_you_seeing_redd]

Still, it sounds pretty awesome. I wouldn't mind hearing it.

Just as long as the person doesn't sound motonous

Those people ought to meet Redd...she'd take care of their voices ^_^